Provision of alcohol to minors

Introduction

An inquiry into the provision of alcohol to minors, including the appropriateness of current laws for the provision of alcohol to minors by parents, guardians and responsible adults; community understanding of these laws; and experiences in other jurisdictions in regard to the provision of alcohol to minors.
Terms of reference

Resolution passed 30 May 2012, Minutes no 8

That the Committee inquire into and report on matters relating to the provision of alcohol to minors by parents and guardians, specifically whether:

(a) provisions in the Liquor Act 2007, which make it illegal for persons to sell or supply alcohol to people under the age of 18 years, including in homes, parks, halls and public places generally, are sufficient;

(b) provisions in the Liquor Act 2007, which provide that a person must not supply liquor to a minor on any premises other than licensed premises unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor, remain appropriate;

(c) the defence against prosecution for an offence of providing liquor to a minor if it is proved that the defendant was authorised by the minor's parent or guardian to supply liquor to the minor, remains appropriate;

(d) there is broad community understanding of the rights and responsibilities of parents, guardians and responsible adults regarding the provision of alcohol to minors;

(e) New South Wales can benefit from experiences in other jurisdictions in relation to the provision of alcohol to minors by parents, guardians or responsible adults; and

(f) any other related matters.

Timeline
DateMilestone
Wed 30 May 2012Referred
Mon 30 July 2012Submissions closed
Wed 31 October 2012Hearing - Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Mon 05 November 2012Hearing - Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Wed 01 May 2013Committee Other Report
Thu 12 September 2013FinalReport
Wed 23 April 2014Government Response to Final Report
Submissions

Submissions to this inquiry closed on 30 Jul 2012.

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Hearings and transcripts
DateVenue details
Wed 31 October 2012Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView schedule
Mon 05 November 2012Macquarie Room, New South Wales Parliament, Macquarie Street, SydneyView schedule
Reports and government responses

Government response - provision of alcohol to minors

Tabled date:
Wed 23 April 2014
PDF1.87 MB

Report - provision of alcohol to minors

Tabled date:
Thu 12 September 2013
PDF1.33 MB

Discussion paper - provision of alcohol to minors

Tabled date:
Wed 01 May 2013
PDF246.31 KB
Other documents
DateTypeTitle
Thu 12 September 2013Media ReleaseReport tabling - provision of alcohol to minors (pdf, 107.13 KB)
Thu 27 June 2013Media ReleaseRelease of discussion paper - provision of alcohol to minors (pdf, 107.05 KB)
Fri 23 November 2012Answers to Questions on Notice VicHealth (pdf, 387.57 KB)
Tue 20 November 2012Answers to Questions on Notice Department of Education and Communities (pdf, 106.37 KB)
Mon 19 November 2012Answers to Questions on Notice Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (pdf, 20.72 KB)
Mon 05 November 2012Tendered DocumentAlcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia - examples of alcohol advertising (pdf, 3.48 MB)
Wed 19 September 2012Media ReleaseAnnouncement of public hearings - provision of alcohol to minors (pdf, 91.69 KB)
Wed 06 June 2012Media ReleaseAnnouncement of inquiry - provision of alcohol to minors (pdf, 98.58 KB)

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